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Krewe of Barkus parades in Armstrong 'Bark'

Dog owners get chance to parade pampered pooches

Hundreds came out with their canine companions for some Carnival fun and to raise money for Louisiana pet adoption.

Krewe of Barkus parades in Armstrong 'Bark'

Dog owners get chance to parade pampered pooches

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Updated: 5:57 PM CST Jan 27, 2013

NEW ORLEANS —

Humans aren't the only ones having fun this carnival season.

Some four-legged friends are doing their part to let the good times roll.

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On Sunday, the Mystic Krewe of Barkus featured canines and their owners all dolled up in costume.

The group was decked out in full Mardi Gras regalia at Armstrong "Bark."

The mini festival lead up to a parade and provided owners a chance to show off their pets. This year's theme was "Tails and Tiaras: Here Comes Honey Bow Wow."

"The whole point is to call attention to dogs and raise money for nonprofit organizations engaged in adoption throughout Louisiana and Mississippi," said Charlotte Bass-Lilly of the Krewe of Barkus. "It was probably the worst theme, but for some reason we all laughed a lot."